Applesauce Cocoa Cookies

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar substitute
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups cake flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

• 1 cream together the shortening and sugar replacement.
• 2 add egg and blend well.
• 3 sift all dry ingredients together and add alternately with applesauce and water to the creamed mixture.
• 4 be sure to add flour first and last.
• 5 drop by teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet.
• 6 bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.